Next-Generation Design, Features Driven by Business Customer Requirements ROUND ROCK, Texas--March 29, 2006--Delivering business demands for increased computing power on the go, Dell (NASDAQ?) today announced the Dell Latitude(TM) D620 and Latitude D820 -- slimmer and lighter notebook computers featuring the power of Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processors and the flexibility of optional wireless broadband technology.

"As mobile computing has become mission critical for businesses of any size, Dell found that customers care about durability, security and constant access to critical business information," said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president, Dell product group. "These new Latitude systems address and exceed these customer needs in robust design, comprehensive security options, integrated mobile broadband and significant reductions from the prior generation products in weight and thickness."

Next-Generation Notebooks Packed with Features
In 2005, more business customers worldwide chose Dell Latitude notebook computers over any other business notebook(f). The business notebook market is experiencing rapid growth as mobile users confirm the benefits of wireless Internet access, with a year-on-year increase in unit sales of 25 percent worldwide (excluding Dell) for 2005. During this period, Dell experienced almost 37 percent increase in year on year growth and achieved market share of 19 percent.

Building on this success, Dell proactively worked with customers to develop features and design enhancements.

HyperConnect(TM) -- enables a true "work virtually anywhere" workforce, with users staying connected and productive regardless of where their business takes them.

Innovative Design -- increases productivity with features based on real-life work conditions and requirements.

New designs are thinner and lighter than previous generation.

Wi-Fi Catcher(TM) helps find wireless connections without turning on or booting up, and Location Profiler makes it easy to configure settings for a variety of networks or locations.

Increase productivity with wide-aspect displays that have 30 percent more content(h) area and high-capacity batteries for all-day computing.

Available now, the D620 and D820 feature Intel Core Duo processors and are fully compatible with Latitude notebook accessories shipped since 2003 including docking stations, optical drives and power adapters. Adhering to Dell's Design for the Environment program, both new systems meet the requirements of the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive(i).

The new systems feature the Latitude three-year limited warranty(j) with Next-Business-Day On-site Service(k).

About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ?) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any computer company, placing it No. 28 on the Fortune 500. Company revenue for the last four quarters was $56 billion. For more information, visit www.dell.com .

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The total of local and shared system memory used by this graphics card is up to 512MB. Local on-board memory is 256MB. Up to 256MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

Based on IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, Mar. 2006, year-over-year worldwide business portables shipments (including small office, small business medium business, large business and very large business).

Must be a Verizon Wireless or Cingular subscriber in the U.S., and Vodafone in Europe. Actual connectivity is subject to wireless service provider's coverage area and may be affected by equipment, topography, signal strength, environmental considerations and other factors. Service may vary significantly within buildings. Dell does not guarantee coverage.

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